Mother’s Day concert at West Pittston church | The Pittston Dispatch, Pittston, PA

The Jacobs Brothers will appear for a concert on Mothers’ Day evening, Sunday May 10, at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church of West Pittston. The show starts at 7 p.m. and all are invited to attend free of charge.

The group has performed for more than 20 years, doing traditional and contemporary gospel music with a good sprinkling of down home comedy thrown in.

The church is located at 317 Luzerne Ave. in West Pittston. For more information call the church at 654-2500 or check out the church website at cmawp.com.

Doo Wop Bus Trip

The United Methodist Church of Pittston is sponsoring a bus trip on Saturday, August 1 to the American Music Theater in Lancaster to see "The Summer Doo Wop Cavalade Show." After the show, the bus will stop at Shady Maple Restaurant for a Smorgasbord Dinner. Cost of trip is $88 includes bus seat, show ticket and dinner.

For additional information or to make a reservation, call Cathy 603-1915. Seats are going fast.

Precious Infants

Join other young adults as the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants pray the rosary at Allentown Women’s Center, 1409 Union Blvd, rear entrance on May 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. for an end to abortion. We’ll meet at 7 a.m. at St. Ann’s Basilica in West Scranton. Rides are available. For more information email dtafani@aol.com

Young Adult Group

The next meetings of the Catholic Young Adult Group for ages 18-39 will be held Wednesday, May 6 and May 20 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 241 William Street, Pittston, in the meeting room of the parish center. Join other young adults who seek to grown in their faith, discuss current events and participate in social outreach activities.

For more information or directions, please contact Father Johnson 654-6902 or Lynne Marie Busch 690-0512.

Festa Di San Cataldo Picnic

The San Cataldo Society of Pittston will honor St. Cataldo with a mass at St. Rocco’s church, on Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m. This year’s picnic will begin at 2 p.m. that same day – location: Francis Slocum State Park, Pavilion #2. Our picnic is open to the public as well as members of the Society. Cost is $17 for adults and $8.50 for children 13 years and under. Come join us for a day of fun, food, games and music. Contact Rose Zaino, 451-1637, or Carla Saporito 655-1551 to purchase tickets.

CCW Breakfast

The Confraternity of Catholic Women of Holy Trinity Parish, Swoyersville will hold their annual May Breakfast on Sunday, May 17 in the school cafeteria. The women are asked to assemble in the church hall by 8:15 a.m. to attend the 8:30 a.m. Mass which will be celebrated by their pastor and moderator Father Richard Cirba. After mass the women will proceed to the school cafeteria where breakfast will be prepared and served by the Holy Name Society members of the parish. Crowning of Blessed Mother statue by a member will take place at the breakfast. Reservation deadline is May 10th. An invitation is extended to all women of the parish, friends and family members of the Confraternity. Door prizes will be accepted the morning of the breakfast. Women who wish to join the organization are asked to contact Madeleine Barush or any officer of the Confraternity.

Blood Drives

The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross announces the following blood drives. Wednesday, May 6, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 237 William Street, Pittston Twp. from 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, St. Maria Goretti Church, 42 Redwood Drive, Laflin, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, St. Cecilia’s Church, 1700 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter 1 to 6 p.m.

Bethel United Methodist

Blessed Sacrament

St. Mary’s Assumption

St. Mary’s H of C

Father Tom leads a Scripture Study of the Acts of the Apostles, that began on Tuesday April 28. There will be two programs, one on Tuesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. and one on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Both programs will be held in the Religious Education Center at St. Mary, Help of Christians. There will be 10 sessions for each program. The Scripture Study combines personal Bible reading and study, faith sharing, lecture and prayer in an informal setting. Come and join us and learn to make the real connection between your faith and your everyday life! In order to be able to order the necessary materials, we ask that you call the parish office (654-0263) to register.

On the first Friday of each month Communion is brought to those who are unable to participate in Sunday Mass because of age or health. The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated with anyone seriously ill, anticipating a serious operation, or quite elderly.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at Assumption Annex. For further information, call Mary Boylan (654-0529).

Brick United Methodist

First CongregationalUnited Church of Christ

First Baptist Church

Sunday Worship and Praise Service 9:30 a.m.; Children’s Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Adult/Teen Sunday School immediately following service.

Bible Study/Prayer Service Wednesday evening at 7:15 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Chairlift is available.

Teen/Youth night last Friday of every month at 7:15 p.m. in the church hall. All area youth are invited for fellowship, refreshments and fun.

First Congregational UCC

A reception to welcome new members will be held in the Fellowship Hall following the service.

First United Presbyterian

The Session of the First United Presbyterian Church of West Pittston announces the following schedule for the week of May 3:

Wednesday, May 6 – 9 a.m. Morning Circle, noon, 6:45 and 8 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous.

The First United Presbyterian Church is located at the corner of Exeter Avenue and Warren Street. The Sanctuary is handicapped accessible and childcare is available during Worship.

Glendale Gospel Church

Grace Bible Church

Harding Church of Christ

Sunday services: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School and 11:00 a.m. Church Service. Phone 570-388-6534. www.hardingchurchofchrist.org

Holy Mother of Sorrows

Sunday Mass Schedule: 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. for Children School of Christian Living.

Mother’s Day Breakfast will be held on May 10, following the 8:30 Mass. All mothers and grandmothers of the parish are welcome . Please note that on this day we celebrate only two Masses at 7:30 and 8:30. May Devotions will begin on May 6, at 7:00 p.m. and will be celebrated on every Wednesday in May at 7:00 p.m.

Holy Redeemer

Congratulations to our 2nd grade CCD class who received their First Holy Communion this weekend. May God bless them all:

Alexandria Arndt, Dominic Cirelli, Amdis Felker, Arianna Jacobs, Joseph Petrillo.

The May Crowning was held this weekend during the First Holy Communion Mass. Crown Bearer was Arianna Jacobs and her Escort was Joseph Petrillo.

The Altar & Rosary Society are selling Instant Bingo tickets at each mass. Sales will be each weekend in May until all tickets are sold.

On Mother’s Day weekend both parishes will support the Pro-Life Center in defending Human life by participating in the 31st Annual Carnation Drive. All proceeds will benefit mothers and babies.

May 16 & 17 the Altar & Rosary will hold their Annual Bake Sale. Baked goods will be needed. Please see the bulletin for further information.

Immaculate Conception

Congratulations to our 2nd grade CCD class who received their First Holy Communion this weekend. May God bless them all:

Whitley Bilder, Harrison Bonnany, Cameron Carr, Gregory Goldewski, Mollee Feeney, Brenna Klaproth, Olivia Kopetchny, Patrick Musinski, Jaryn Polit-Moran, Nicholas Rubino, Anthony Scalzo, Alyssa Shedlock, Daniel Wiedl, Stephen Sokach-Minnick, Bailey Yanulavich.

The May Crowning was held this weekend during the First Holy Communion Mass. Crown Bearer was Olivia Kopetchny and her Escort was Jaryn Polit-Moran.

On Mother’s Day weekend both parishes will support the Pro-Life Center in defending Human life by participating in the 31st Annual Carnation Drive. All proceeds will benefit mothers and babies.

Inkerman Presbyterian

Langcliffe Presbyterian Church

Oblates of St. Joseph

Perpetual Novena in Honor of St. Joseph & St. Joseph Marello is held every Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. Recitation of the holy rosary and confessions precede the novena service.

Tune into Catholic Radio 750 AM. The studio is located in the seminary building with call letters WQOR (Queen Of the Rosary). For more information, contact the station at 287-4670.

80th Anniversary of the Arrival of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Congregation of Priests will be celebrated on Sunday, May 31, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church & Parish Center, Pittston. The 3:00 p.m. Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated by His Eminence, Angelo Cardinal Sodano, Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals of the Vatican. A cocktail hour at 5:00 & dinner at 6:00 p.m. will follow the Pontifical Liturgy. The first Oblate priests arrived from Italy in America in February 1929 and have been staffing the parishes of Mt. Carmel & St. Rocco’s, Pittston and St. Anthony’s, Exeter. For more information on this special event, call the seminary office.

Monthly Meeting of the Oblates of Saint Joseph Lay Cooperator Society will be held this Wednesday, May 6, following the 7:00 p.m. St. Joseph Novena. Nomination of Officers for the 2009 -2011 term will take place at this meeting, with elections at the June meeting.

First Thursday Holy Hour for Vocations will be held this Thursday, May 7, at 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour includes exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, recitation of the rosary, Scriptural reflection, General Intercessions and Benediction. Guest speaker this month will be Sr. Mary Beth Makuch, SS.C.M.

Mass enrollments, cards and other religious articles are available at the office. Feel free to stop by for any of your personal religious needs.

The seminary facility is available for small meetings, events and activities, etc. Contact Father Paul McDonnell, OSJ at 654-7542 or at osjseminary@comcast.net

Check out the seminary website: www.oblates-stjoseph.com for any current and vocational information.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Annual Golf Tournament registration is open for the 15th annual Mt. Carmel Golf Tournament to be held June 14 at Edgewood in the Pines Golf Course in Drums. Registration is only $80 per player and includes green fees, snacks, dinner and gifts. Registration forms are available in church or at the rectory, deadline is May 24.

Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet cards are available at the entrances of the church. All mothers, living or deceased, will be remembered at all Masses on Mother’s Day weekend. Mark the envelope provided with the names and donation and drop it in the collection basket at the rectory, or in the mail as soon as possible.

Holy Name Society will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday at 7 p.m. in the church hall.

Annual Communion Breakfast sponsored by the Altar and rosary Society will be held on Sunday, May 17. The Society invites all members of the parish to attend. The breakfast and program will follow in the parish hall. Tickets are available at the rectory through Thursday May 14, cost $10 for adults, $4 for children 12 and under. Reserved seating is available. Caterer is LaFratte’s and menu is choice of scrambled eggs with home fries, ham and bacon or Texas French toast with ham and bacon rolls breakfast pastry, juice, coffee/tea. Keynote Speaker is Brother Patrick McLaughlin, O.S.J. Seminarian. Toastmaster is John Audi.

Organizational Picnic Meeting scheduled for Tuesday May 5 at 8 p.m. in the conference room in the parish center to begin planning another successful summer event in our parish.

Carnation sale next weekend to benefit the Pro Life Center in Wilkes-Barre. Donation $1.00. There will be empty vases near the Blessed Mother if you wish to leave one in memory of a loved one.

Sacred Heart of Jesus

First Holy Communion is being celebrated today at the 10:30 a.m. mass. The following children received First Holy Communion: Joshua Bryk, Charles Callahan, Guinevere Caprari, Jesse Carlen, Allie Cooke, Ashlyn DeRoberto, Jenna Donahue, Evan Elko, John Falcone, Bryan Giambra, Joshua Hartigan, Christian Holmes, Dylan Homolash, Sydney Hornlein, Ausing Klienberger, Andrew Krawczyk, Justin Lasota, Madison Levandoski, Kaitlyn Lokuta, Marc Malvizzi, Morgan Mesaris, Megan Mihalka, Jacob Modlesky and Luke Warunek.

May Crowning will take place on May 10 at the 10:30 a.m. Mass. All young women in our parish in Grades 6 through 8 (public and private schools) are encouraged to come and participate in this long standing parish tradition. Practice for May Crowning will take place on May 6 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Everyone is to meet in front of the church for practice.

The May Queen will be picked at practice from all the girls in attendance who would like the opportunity to crown Our Blessed Mother. First Communion Candidates are also invited to participate in May Crowning. They should dress in their First Communion clothes. They should attend the practice on May 6, as well.

Everyone taking part in the May Crowning is to meet in the church hall on Sunday, May 10 at 10:10 a.m.

The Women’s Society will meet on Tuesday, May5 at 6:30 p.m. in the church hall.

The Holy Name Society will meet on Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the church hall.

The Choir will meet on Thursday, May 7 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the choir loft.

The Parish Vacation Bible School for children in Kindgergarten through 4th Grade will be held from June 22 to June 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Registration deadline is June 14. Registration forms will be available in the lobby of the church in June. Cost of the program is $25.00. If you would like to volunteer your time, please call Elaine at 654-6952.

St. Anthony’s

Congratulations and best wishes to the children of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter, who are receiving Jesus for the first time at the 12:30 p.m. Mass, today. They are: Michael Abromavage, Damian Bronsburg, Ryan Bella, Luchia Carabetta, Joshua Carlson, Victoria Ciannilli, Ilana Cunningham, Abigail Feduchak, Brycen Fox, Ryan Graham, Annalisa Giambra, Toby Hallman, Faith Kessell, Abigail Kolessar, Brandon Lindbuchler, Michael Mecadon, Alexandra McHale, Dylan Meehan, Gregory McDade, Helen O’Brien, Daniella Pace, Nicholas Perry, Gianna Paoloni, Jordon Petrowski, Madelyn Resciniti, Michael Remley, Zackary Sabatelli, James Sheridan, Brandon Sherrick, Charles Shoppel, Zachary Tilley, Kayla Taddei, Carlina Urban, Alexandra Vanhorn, Nathan Victor, Kayla Vols.

The May Crowning will be held by the First Holy Communion Children. Luchia Carabetta will crown the Blessed Mother and Jordon Petrowski is the crown bearer.

Religious Education Program Monday afternoon for students of Wyoming Area School. Students from other schools and Kindergarten children are attending classes on Monday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is the last class of the school year. On Sunday, May 24, all Students, First Holy Communion Children, Sodality Members and all their families are urged to attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass. During the Mass the High School Senior Students will crown the Blessed Mother. This Mass will be the conclusion of the Religious Education school year 2008-2009.

The month of May meeting of the Christian Mothers Society will take place on Wednesday, May 20 at Valenti’s Restaurant. Cost per member is $ 20.00. Contact: Baldina Stella, Dolores Taddei, Clara Terzi, Lucille Trotta, Paula VanScoy. Final day for reservations is May 10th.

Mother’s Day Cards are available at the entrances of the Church. Write your Mother’s Name on the Envelope, enclose your offering and drop it in the Collection basket. All envelopes will be placed on the Altar and all Masses on Mother’s Day will be celebrated for all Mothers living & deceased whose names are written on the envelopes.

The Summer Bazaar Meeting will be held on Monday, May 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. Everyone is invited to attend. The bazaar will be on July 17,18,19.

St. Anthony’s Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, June 28 at Stone Hedge Country Club, Tunkhannock.

The Month of May is dedicated to Our Lady, the Virgin Mary. The Rosary will be recited 20 minutes before all weekend Masses during the month of May. Join us in this beautiful devotion to the Blessed Mother.

The Eucharistic Adoration is held every day from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by the Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.

Weekday Masses: Monday through Saturday at 7:00 a.m. Also on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday an additional Mass at 11:00 a.m.

Every Monday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to the Miraculous Medal and Mother Cabrini. Confessions before Mass.

Every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. Mass with Novena prayers to St. Anthony of Padua. Confessions before Mass.

On Wednesday after the 7:00 & 11:00 a.m. Mass, Novena prayers to St. Joseph and St. Joseph Marello.

Weekend Masses: on Saturday at 4:30 p.m., on Sunday at 7:30 & 10:30 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m. (the last Mass in the valley). Confessions are heard on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. and before Masses (come early).

St. John the Evangelist Parish Community

Carnation Drive on Mother’s Day weekend will support the efforts of the Pro Life Center. Donation is $1.00

Vacation Bible School of Parishes of Pittston and Hughestown will partner to sponsor a vacation Bible School for the children of the area. It will be held June 22 through 26 from 9 a.m. to Noon at St. Mary Help of Christians Church for children entering kindergarten through grade 5. Older children can attend as group leaders and site helpers. Adult volunteers are needed to provide a faith filled fun filled week of activities. Adults serve as site directors and assistants for Bible story time, arts and crafts, games and Catholic Treasures. Call the parish office to volunteer at 654-0053 or Maurita Bartnikowski at 655-0158 for more information. A meeting for adult volunteers will be held on Wednesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the religious education center. of St. Mary Help of Christians Church.

We are in need of 50 items for the merchandise booth. Small electrical appliances, sets of dishes tableware or any useful household item. donations would be greatly appreciated.

The Holy Name Society will meet today Sunday May 3 in the parish center at 7 p.m.

Young adult group for ages 18 to 39 is meeting Wednesday May 6 and May 20 at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, 241 William St. meeting room of the parish center.

St John’s Lutheran

St. John’s P.M. Church

St. Maria Goretti

First Communion students will receive Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament on Sunday May 3 at 11 a.m. Mass.

Our Cash Club will begin again on July 1, and continue until June 30, 2010. The tickets were mailed a few days ago. Please purchase the ticket mailed to you and sell a ticket or two to a friend. There are 365 chances to win. This fund raiser raises approximately $20,000 per year for the church. If you cannot purchase your ticket please return it to us so that we can sell it.

There isn’t a youth ministry at present, not for high school students anyway. If you are an adult, young adult, or teen then the time to network is now. Teams of Youth Groups from the area have joined together and are sponsoring their second annual Light The Fire Youth Rally at College Misericordia on June 16.

They will host a variety of workshops, holy hour, gifted speaker and songwriter, games and activities from 10 a.m. to 7p.m. St. Maria Goretti/St. Mark’s will pay the $20.00 registration fee for everyone who wants to attend from our parishes. The time to establish a youth ministry is now. Call our secretary Mary Ann Schmitt at 655-8956 to register.

We’ll call a short meeting of those interested to discuss youth ministry as we learn how God wants to use us to serve him.

The Sisters of Mercy will provide tutorial service at Mercy Center in Dallas of the campus of Misericordia University for students in grades K-8. Classes will be held on a one to one bases. Individualized instruction in the areas of Reading, math, English and Study Skills. If you are interested, please contact Mercy Institute of Educational Development, mercy Center, Box 370, Dallas, PA 18612-0370 or Telephone 674-3278 or 674-3279, voice mail.

On Mother’s Day weekend, May 9 and 10 we will support the Pro-Life Center by participating in the 31st annual Carnation Drive. All proceeds will benefit Mothers and Babies. The suggested donation is $1.00

Sign-up sheets are available in the church foyer for assorted shirts embroidered with St. Maria Goretti Name and Logo. Tee $10, Sweatshirt $18.00, Hooded sweatshirt $25.00, Golf shirt $20.00

Junior Girl Scout Troop 4829 of St. Maria Goretti Church is working on their Bronze Award and have chosen a blood drive as their project. The American Red Cross will be present on Sunday, May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church hall.

As part of his requirement toward the rank of Eagle Scout, Louis Galli-Daveski a Life Scout of Troop 485, St. Maria Goretti church will be painting the foot bridge that connects the playground and baseball field. He along with a group of scouts and community volunteers, will scrape, sand and paint the bridge on May 9.

Louis will be in the hall after each mass this weekend to collect any contribution towards this project and to discuss his project with you.

Knights of Columbus Council 372 are having a breakfast buffet on Mothers’ Day Sunday May 10 from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at the Council Home on Main Street, Pittston. Adults $8.00 children 6-12 $5.00; children 5 years and under are free. Tickets available at the door. Additional information visit www.pittstonknights.com.

Giant Flea Market will be held in the gymnasium of Sacred Heart School, 607 N. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Monday, May 4 to Saturday May 16. Hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Closed on Sunday.

Saint Mary’s

Congratulations to the following children from St. Mary’s Church who will receive their First Communion today at the 11 a.m. Mass: Brooke Allen, Grace Berlew, Devin Coombs, Alexus Dunn, Chance Evans, Daniel Iovacchini, Samantha Iovacchini, Emily Kraser, Christopher Miles, Emily Miller, Kenneth Stefanelli, Kathleen Sudol, Rhiannon Tucker, James Wilk, Dylan Winburn, and Ryan Winters. A special thank you is extended to Deborah Callahan and everyone who have helped prepare the students to receive this sacrament.

Students in grades 6-8 from St. Mary’s, SS. Peter and Paul’s, and Sacred Heart Churches are invited to a youth group meeting Tuesday, May 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the meeting room of St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St. For more information please call Kay at 504-4199.

The confirmation students of St. Mary’s Church will have a retreat Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in St. Mary’s School, 742 Spring St. Candidates and their sponsors are asked to attend.

The Scranton Chapter of Pennsylvanians for Human Life will have Mother’s Day carnation sale May 9 and 10 following all of the weekend Masses at St. Mary’s Church. This project, which is the chapter’s major fundraiser of the year, will honor mothers and focus awareness on the dignity and value of human life, as well as raise funds to continue the chapter’s pro-life work.

The Altar and Rosary Society of St. Mary’s Church will have a parish Communion brunch Sunday, May 17 in St. Mary’s School auditorium, 742 Spring St., following the 11 a.m. Mass. The buffet style brunch will include ham, vegetables, potatoes, rolls, desserts, and beverages. Winners of the parish’s 2009 Marion Awards and their parents will be the honored guests. The cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under. To make a reservation please call the rectory at 457-3412 by Monday, May 11.

Are you searching for a way to celebrate your heritage and religion? If you said yes, the Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (L.A.O.H.) may be for you. L.A.O.H. Pennsylvania State Secretary Maureen Lavelle is interested in starting a division in Avoca and/or Pittston. Membership is open to women who are at least 16 years old, practicing Roman Catholics, and are Irish by birth, decent, or legal adoption or are a wife or mother of a Hibernian or a member of a religious order. The L.A.O.H. serves the universal church and community in many ways that ultimately enrich the lives of many other people. For more information please contact Maureen at 825-0102. She has received several calls from people indicating their interest in forming a division, but she needs a few more people to support this endeavor in order to schedule an organizational meeting.

Al-Anon, a support group offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics, meets Mondays at 7 p.m. in the basement meeting room of St. Mary’s Rectory, 715 Hawthorne St., and Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the basement meeting room of the Brick United Methodist Church, 935 Foote Ave., Duryea. Anyone who has been impacted by someone else’s drinking can find solutions that lead to serenity in the Al-Anon fellowship.

Anyone who is interested in renting St. Mary’s School for child care, parties, or other useful activities is invited to call the rectory at 457-3412 to learn more about this opportunity.

Daily Masses: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8 a.m., Wednesday at 7 p.m.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Church

Saturday Contemporary Service 5:00 p.m. Sunday Services – 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

St. Rocco’s

16 Children will receive their First Communion at St. Rocco’s Church at a special Mass on Sunday May 3 at 12:30 p.m. Dominick Bellanco, Emily Bellanco, Julia Emmett, Angelina Falcone, Emily Howells, Allison Leitshon, Helaina Mac Lean, Zoe Montagna, Robert Reedy, Mia Rubino, Dakoda Saggau, Justin Skutack, Alexis Stella, Avery Strucke, Maggie Stuccio, Julia Zambetti.

Our church will support the Pro Life Center by participating in the 31st annual carnation drive, next weekend, May 9 and 10. The donation is $1.00 and proceeds will benefit mothers and babies. Carnations are red for the living and white for the deceased.

Members of the Lay Cooperators of the Oblates of St. Joseph’s will meet on Wednesday, May 6 at the OSJ Seminary, after the 7 p.m. Novena. The Holy Hour for vocations will be held on Thursday, May 7 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the OSJ Chapel.

St. Rocco’s Christian Mothers will hold their annual Communion breakfast on Sunday May 17 after the 8 a.m. Mass at the Gramercy Restaurant, Main Street, Pittston. Tickets are $10. Please contact Cathy Turonis at 655-3260 or call the church rectory at 654-2914 for more information. Guest speaker will be Mr. Daniel Grabo, Spiritual Director.

Mother’s Day cards will be available at the two entrances of the church throughout the next three weeks.

The Oblates of St. Joseph priests are celebrating the 80th anniversary of their arrival in Greater Pittston. A Mass of Thanksgiving on Pentecost Sunday May 31 at 3 p.m. will be held at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Tickets are $40 per person and are being sold at St. Rocco’s rectory. For more information call the rectory at 654-2914.

Second Presbyterian Church

The Session of the Second Presbyterian Church announces the following schedule for the week of May 3:

Shoemaker Memorial United Methodist

Trinity Episcopal

Sunday Holy Eucharist: 11 a.m. Every Sunday. Holy days and weekdays as announced.

Food Pantry: March items needed include instant jello, instant pudding and nutrition breakfast bars.

Youth Program: 10:45 a.m. Every Sunday. Weekday special events and service projects as announced.

Faith Forum fro Adults: Enrichment for adults seeking spiritual renewal and opportunities for ministry and volunteerism.

Giant Neighborhood Yard Sales. Every First Saturday May - October. 25 + Family sale on Trinity Grounds. $10 Space. Reservations in advance only at 654-3261.

Party and Banquet Space. Newly renovated banquet room and kitchen. All Day Rental $100. Reservations at 654-3261.

Upcoming: Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Day Services.

United Methodist

May 12 - Hoagie Sale -Ham, salami and cheese or turkey and cheese - $3.50 each - orders must be placed on or before Sunday, May 10th. To place an order call 654-3936, 693-1572 or 654-8775.